Word Problems

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem that is written in words instead of numbers. It tells a story and asks you to find a solution.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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To solve a word problem, read the problem carefully, identify the important information, decide what math operation to use (like addition or subtraction), and then calculate the answer.

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What does addition mean?

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Addition means putting together two or more numbers to find the total.

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What does subtraction mean?

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Subtraction means taking one number away from another to find the difference.

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If there are 10 apples and you eat 2, how many apples are left?

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8 apples are left.

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If you have 3 candies and your friend gives you 2 more, how many candies do you have now?

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You have 5 candies.

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What is the total of 4 and 3?

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The total is 7.

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If you have 5 balloons and 2 pop, how many balloons do you have left?

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You have 3 balloons left.

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What is a total?

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A total is the sum of all parts added together.

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What does 'in all' mean in a word problem?

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'In all' means to find the total amount after adding or combining.